Lexical Summary Beera: Beera Original Word: בְּאֵרָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Beera From 'er; a well; Beera, an Israelite -- Beera. see HEBREW 'er NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom beer Definition "well," an Asherite NASB Translation Beera (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּאֵרָא proper name, masculine a man of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:37. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence בְּאֵרָא (Beera, Strong’s H878) is mentioned a single time in Scripture, appearing in the genealogy of Asher recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:37: “Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera” (Berean Standard Bible). Position within the Genealogy of Asher The Chronicler lists Beera among the descendants of Asher through Helem (1 Chronicles 7:35-40). These verses present a multi-generational record that begins with Asher’s sons (Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah) and extends to chiefs who “were choice men, warriors, and heads of their fathers’ houses” (1 Chronicles 7:40). Beera is therefore counted among the valiant leaders of the tribe, part of a family noted for strength and competence in battle. Historical Context 1 Chronicles was compiled after the Babylonian exile, when returning Israelites needed assurance of their identity and inheritance within the covenant community. By naming figures such as Beera, the Chronicler established continuity between Israel’s past and its restored future. Asher’s territory lay along the fertile northern coastline, a region often exposed to foreign influence. Maintaining accurate tribal records, even down to lesser-known members, reinforced the tribe’s rightful place in the land and in Israel’s collective memory. Distinction from the Reubenite Beerah A separate individual named Beerah (Strong’s H880) appears in 1 Chronicles 5:6, a Reubenite leader taken into captivity by Tiglath-Pileser. Although the names are similar, the two men belong to different tribes and eras. The Asherite Beera (H878) is linked to a list of warriors within a settled, prosperous tribe, whereas the Reubenite Beerah (H880) is associated with exile and judgment. Recognizing this distinction prevents confusion and highlights the importance of careful attention to detail in biblical study. Theological Significance 1. Covenant Faithfulness: The Chronicler’s meticulous record, including rarely mentioned figures like Beera, testifies that “the word of the LORD stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8). God keeps track of every covenant partner, whether prominent or obscure. Lessons for Today • God values individual faithfulness within the larger community. Even a single-verse mention like Beera’s is preserved for all generations. Summary Beera the Asherite, though mentioned only once, contributes to the tapestry of Scripture that affirms God’s unwavering remembrance of His people, the integrity of tribal and familial lines, and the ongoing call to courageous service within the covenant community. Forms and Transliterations וּבְאֵרָֽא׃ ובארא׃ ū·ḇə·’ê·rā ūḇə’êrā uveeRaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:37 HEB: וְשִׁלְשָׁ֛ה וְיִתְרָ֖ן וּבְאֵרָֽא׃ NAS: Shilshah, Ithran and Beera. KJV: and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. INT: Shilshah Ithran and Beera 1 Occurrence |
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